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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,979.96, 28,951.74 and 11,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,979.96, 28,951.74 and 11,548.32 is: 15,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,979.96 : 28,951.74 = 11,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,979.96/28,951.74 = 11,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,979.96x = 28,951.74 × 11,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,979.96x = 334,343,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,343,958.08/20,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,936.35

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